Camera Embedded Software Engineer

Summary

Apple's ISP team is looking for an extraordinary Embedded Software Engineer to drive pioneering technologies for Apple products. As part of the team you will work on core camera and ISP technologies, including Apple crafted Image Signal Processing Pipeline and hardware components, where you will have the chance to define the way that Apple develops, tests and manufactures all of its products. Our close-knit team cultivates an environment of product innovation, rapid product iteration and collaboration at both team and multi-functional levels with a liberating amount of autonomy.

Description

This is a highly multi-functional product development role and you will work closely with various teams such as the Silicon Design/QA team and the machine learning algorithm team. The environment is multifaceted, fast-paced and requires a self-starter demeanor.

Responsibilities

Develop low-level device drivers for sophisticated image processing pipelines in embedded systems, targeting Apple's latest SoC blocks and chipsets, with guidance from senior engineers on complex assignments.
Contribute to the design and implementation of camera features, collaborating with other teams to define features and communication protocols, and documenting implementation specifications.
Contribute to optimization and improvement of system performance across power, CPU usage, latency, jitter, and related metrics.
Support hardware validation and factory testing, including implementing features that enable hardware testing and diagnostics.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 1+ year of relevant experience, or MS in a related field
Proficiency in C/C++
Proficiency in developing multi-threaded software within an embedded RTOS environment.

Preferred Qualifications

A passion for embedded software development.
Familiarity with camera pipeline or video processing pipeline.
Familiarity with SoC and hardware-layer development, including bring-up, hardware drivers, and firmware.
Growing ability to work independently on structured, well-defined tasks with ownership.

Pay & Benefits — Sunnyvale, California, United States

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $129,300 and $194,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.